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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using the appliance, follow these
basic precautions:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Proper Installation - Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician.
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Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a qualified
service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may
void the warranty.
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Install the appliance so that the power cord does not come into contact with any portion
of the unit which may become hot during use.
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In the event of any damage to the appliance, it must be turned off immediately and
disconnected from the main power supply. Do not use the appliance until it has been
repaired.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in area
where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
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Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children
climbing on the appliance to reach these items could be injured.
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The appliance is hot during use and remains so for some time after being switched
off. Keep children away from the appliance.
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Ensure that all packing material is disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of
children. Danger of suffocation!
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Wear Proper Apparel - Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while
using the appliance.
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User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
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Storage in or on Appliance - Flammable materials should not be stored near the
surface units.
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Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
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Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist of damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
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Use Proper Pan Size - This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of
different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating
element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
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Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boil over causes
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
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Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for appliance top service without
breaking due to sudden change in temperature.
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Utensil Handles Should Be turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units
– To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned
inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
